Cathleen186
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I am a 43 year old mother and wife. I am 3 years sober from alcohol. 3 years ago I became an opiate addict. I started innocently enough taking Vicodin... read more
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To all those with anxiety? What in your opinion is the best for GAD, SAD?
Question posted by Cathleen186 on 18 Jan 2011 • 44 answers
Related support groups: anxiety, generalized anxiety disorder
Cathleen186's comment: Thank you amber.s.murray; I am currently taking 4mg Ativan daily plus Neurtontin and Buspar which help with anxiety.Its so bad now that I'm using up 120 qty Ativan in 3 weeks. then I have to pray I don't have a seizure while I wait for the refill. ...
Is Anyone On the Butrans Patch?
Question posted by Thor283 on 12 Aug 2011 • 4 answers
Related support groups: pain, butrans, subutex, opiate dependence, side effect
Cathleen186's response: Hi Thor283, I was prescribed Butrans Patch two weeks ago for back pain. I was first given 10 mcg/hour for a week. Went up to the highest dose (20 mcg). Now on that. I was on 4mg Suboxone before that. I find it helpful for the overall back pain I ...
My Husband is sleeping the day away?
Question posted by Cathleen186 on 9 Aug 2011 • 6 answers
Related support groups: nervous
Cathleen186's comment: Liverlips, Thanks truly. I do think my hubby is depressed. He's already on Celexa but only 20 mg on a bigger body. I am stumped. I will update you soon
My Husband is sleeping the day away?
Question posted by Cathleen186 on 9 Aug 2011 • 6 answers
Related support groups: nervous
Cathleen186's comment: Hi JK, and thank you for your wise words. Others here have said it better on how diplomatic you are, able to sense the need of both sexes. As for my husband he is on Celexa and Flonase thats it. When he knows that's it is time to pay bills, he'll ...
My Husband is sleeping the day away?
Question posted by Cathleen186 on 9 Aug 2011 • 6 answers
Related support groups: nervous
Cathleen186's comment: Thanks for your Welcome Mary. It's good to be back. And EVERYONE who has been gracious as to voice concern for my husband,, I appreciate you all
I've been in therapy for years for major depression but it is time to stand on my own - anyone else?
Question posted by ade1971 on 10 Aug 2011 • 7 answers
Related support groups: sta-d, depression
Cathleen186's response: Hi, I was about to leave my Intensive Outpatient Hospital Progam and I started to relapse so they said they wanted to observe me another couple weeks. This program was 3 months but feel like 15 years (trust me I've had the 15 year one also). It was ...
Muscle Pain - Lower muscle stiffness and pain, effecting daily living activities with 2 little kids?
Question posted by Cathleen186 on 14 Jan 2011 • 13 answers
Related support groups: pain, muscle pain, insurance, muscle
Cathleen186's comment: So sorry, my back is not quite level yours is. Find another plan soon and get your life back ! Please tell me how you are doing, Cathleen
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) - Hello members(new friends) I recently found out my
Question posted by dlittle1mom on 20 May 2011 • 8 answers
Related support groups: attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (adhd), oppositional defiant disorder, hyperactivity
Cathleen186's response: When my then 5 year old started acting up. I didn't wait a minuite to get him concealing. He also had ODD. We did him on Rit and it changed our lives for the better. Cathleen
What other muscle relaxers are available? I may not be able to get Flexeril?
Question posted by ElizaJane23 on 6 Jul 2011 • 25 answers
Related support groups: flexeril, soma, muscle, prescription, fibromyalgia, muscle spasm, sciatica, nocturnal leg cramps, pain
Cathleen186's comment: Hi everyone! I am back on D.C. After 4 month spout of severe depression. Now I'm feeling a little better so I'm jumping back. This posting back and forth over this is disturbing. The DC of 4 months was not like this. People ALL THE TIME posted ...
Saw a dr today like he was an angel.what do I do next?i?
Question posted by jaypee on 22 May 2011 • 5 answers
Cathleen186's response: Hi Jaypee, I just want to throw out there that I agree no one should have to live with such pain. What kind of quality of life is that? God Bless that you found a doc so accommodating. I would think that if one doc gave you these meds that the ...
